Research Article

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Anemia represents a significant problem in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and diagnosis may be challenging due to inflammation. Hepcidin, ferroportin and hephaestin are novel Iron Regulatory Proteins (IRPs) involved in iron metabolism. This study aimed to identify the interactions of these proteins in IBD patients, guiding safe iron supplementation and effective …

Hepcidin, Ferroportin and Hephaestin Levels in Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Are they Key Mediators of Anemia or Inflammation? Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common and the fourth most lethal type of cancer. Current therapies for CRC mainly include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. However, the therapeutic effects of these therapies are not satisfactory for advanced CRC patients.

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Covid-19 is a global pandemic around the world and entered India in March,2020 and has led to substantial morbidity and mortality till date. There had been many drug trials all over world for it but, many time treatment strategies have been revised in different parts of world, including India but still …

Can Hepatitis B Virus Inhibit Covid-19 Virus Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Yindan Pinggan Capsule, a patent Chinese medicine, has a definite effect on Yang Huang syndrome. At present, the pharmacological activity and quality control of Yindan Pinggan Capsule have been studied, but its effective constituents on the treatment of Yang Huang syndrome are still unclear.

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: The burden of Gastroesophageal reflux disease is high among the Saudi population. Various defense mechanisms play a role in preventing GERD, and the usefulness of manometry in identifying them has not been studied well in Saudi Arabia.

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Bcylcholinesterase (BCHE) is a nonspecific esterase synthesized by the liver that promotes cell proliferation and differentiation. Several studies suggested that BCHE is related to the occurrence and development of some tumors. However, the expression of BCHE in stomach adenocarcinoma (STAD) and its regulatory mechanism remains elusive.

1. Abstract 1.1. Background/Purpose: Endoscopic management with self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) for advanced malignant gastroduodenal obstruction is widely used, however stenting in patients with malignant distal duodenal obstruction (MDDO) is challenging because of the length and flexibility of the endoscope, the curved configuration of the duodenal C-loop, and the angle of the duodenojejunal flexure. Studies …

Comparable Outcomes of Uncovered Metallic Stents and Partially Covered Metallic Stents in Malignant Distal Duodenal Obstruction Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Anticancer drug insensitivity/resistance is a bottleneck in the treatment of gastric cancer. To overcome this challenge, we evaluated the clinical utility of an in-vitro collagen gel droplet embedded culture drug sensitivity test (CD-DST) using patient-derived gastric cancer tissues for personalized treatment guidance. 1.2. Methods: We collected the surgically removed fresh tumor …

Clinical Predictive Value of CD-DST for the Efficacy of Postoperative XELOX Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: The blood is a life saving component which cannot be produced but has to donated by healthy donors. In view of high Seroprevalence of transfusion-transmitted infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and syphilis in India which affects the safety of blood for recipients, mandatory …

Tele Counseling -Effective Strategy for Blood Donors with Chronic Hepatitis B and C Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: There is a dearth of population-based evidence regarding the role of surgery in the treatment of patients with small gastrointestinal stromal tumors (sGISTs)(<2cm). The purpose of this study was to describe the demographic features and investigate the impact of surgery treatment on survival outcome in patients with sGISTs.